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Their interactions are poignant and grounded while at the same time brimming with a subtle, quirky humor that is (sadly) all too rare in American films these days.
Beautiful, emotional, and subtle.
But like the protagonists of those two films, while Mishima the man was ideal Schrader material, right-wing, vain and at odds with society, his works were subtle and beautiful.
It's cunning, subtle and a bit poetic.
The power of the movie is perhaps in it's subtle references to a lot (and I mean a lot) of other movies.
Whereas Vincent from "Time Out" is a much more subtle character who seems to have a sense of ethics even though at times it gets twisted into knots, the protagonist here seems devoid of any character at all save for his winning looks and charm.
Seriously, the part where he used X-rays that show his mother-in-law's cancer to bilk more money from his father, then utilizes a subtle twist on the same scam to avoid eviction from his fancy home for failing to pay the lease on time -- it's almost too much.
If you are an adult with a hunger for subtle, poignant, thoughtful and, yes, sometimes straight-forward procedural crime dramas, I urge you to check this show out.
the humor can be subtle but can also be blatant as well, and is a great mix.
These monkees and the naturally selected members of the group, were witnessing a subtle yet in your face, kiss goodbye to each other.
It is so subtle and wicked that you start to realize what a stinging satire it really is.
She's done much better (in Qiu Ju for example) at being subtle; here she just barely manages presence.
There's the silly burp/fart jokes for the kids and the subtle, but over the head of young kids, jokes for us older people.
Set in 1962 Hong Kong (in turbulent times, as we are informed), this extremely intimate story of a failed romance between a two married people tied to their traditions manages to recall the essence of old Hollywood in scene after scene of lush colors, evocative yet restrained sensuality (as opposed of the requisite sexuality and occasional nude scenes which has become part of the norm of a romance in film), and the use of facial expressions to suggest subtle changes in mood or communication.
It's a subtle movie (not over-exaggerated in any way in that typical Hollywood way, this is a BBC produced British film) yet thankfully very powerful in meaning and this is thanks to the amazing well directed scenes as well as the superb acting by Bettany.
But, how can you watch this movie and not reflect that the artful dialog was a subtle and oh so daring rebuke to the authorities "in control" in what was then the USSR at that moment in history?
Having read the book, being impressed by it although this is a kind of literature that you cannot really LIKE (similar to Hubert Selby's writing) I expected being shocked but the effect was more subtle than this.
There are many scenes that totally focus on her and her subtle changes and I can imagine few actresses who would do so well, with so much disregard for their own reputation or image.
In a genre by itself, this film has a limited audience and narrow appeal coupled with a subtle undertone which permeates the entire production.
Good subtle humor, and it's the charisma of the characters, that makes this movie magic, and says a lot about Isrlaei culture, and the irnonicness, contradictions, and humor, with a great actor in it, Oshri Cohen.
If you like subtle psychological dramas/thrillers this is a movie for you.
The subtle brilliance in the film lies in the fact that it also digs at "smart" people, and average Joes like the protagonists.
The surprising part of this film isn't really about how these kids running around causing themselves and others trouble, but rather the subtle gayness hidden behind their so call loyalty between them.
The series also manages to demean male and female gays in subtle ways by using them as plot devices depicting evil people.
No poetry, no subtle psychology, no interesting shots.
Just a simple(subtle) facial change and off we go.
The only saving grace to the entire film is Anna Paquin, the depth of her ability as a fine actress shines in places, conveying a subtle yet very blunt (I apologize for the dichotomy but it is accurate) portrayal of an emerging teen.
People who liked this film used words, like "ambiguity" and complex and subtle but they were reading into something that wasn't there.
When I first started watching this movie I was looking for some kind of subtle metaphors but it soon dawned on me that this movie was indeed about people on a train.
If her brilliant acting was so subtle, I suppose I did not see it.
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